Your sump pump is installed in your basement or a crawlspace and is designed to pump out water that seeps into your home from the ground outside. When it breaks down, your home is in danger of water damage and mold growth. To prevent this, you should have your sanitation service company repair or replace the pump at the first sign of an issue.

When to Call Your Sanitation Service for Sump Pump Maintenance

1. Noise & Vibration

If your sump pump vibrates noticeably when it's on, there may be a problem with the motor or with the way the pump is installed. If it makes a screeching, grinding, or clunking noise, a part may be bent or loose.

You might also notice that the pump is much louder than it used to be, either because parts are wearing out, the machine needs lubrication, or it's working harder than before to move the same amount of water due to wear and tear.

2. Visible Corrosion

A sump pump is installed in or near water, so it should be made with a water-resistant coating. A pump that starts to rust has either been damaged to allow water past that coating, or the coating itself has worn out. Corrosion can eat through parts of the unit or cause them to bind together, so if you can see it on the pump, the unit doesn't have much life left.

3. Runs Too Much or Not Enough

If your sump pump doesn't come on when it needs to, it needs a replacement. However, you should also look at getting a new unit from your local sanitation service if the pump constantly runs with few stops. This means it's having trouble keeping up with the amount of water in your basement. If it turns on and off frequently, either something is calibrated wrong, or the pump is the wrong size.

If you need sump pump installation, maintenance, or repairs, choose Johnny's A-1 Sanitation, LLC. Serving Butler and Warren counties from their Middletown, OH, location, this sanitation service also provides plumbing work, septic pumping, and septic maintenance. Family-owned for 70 years, they have the knowledge and experience to do every job quickly and thoroughly. To schedule, call (513) 988-5880, or visit their website to learn more about their products.